Download PDF version

Michael was raised in the Midwest, where he raced one-designed yachts extensively and sailed collegiately whilst attending the University of Wisconsin.

Upon graduating with a BA in English Literature, he worked his way up from chartering in the Caribbean to racing in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. Michael then relocated to San Diego in 1992 to take a job as a service representative for Barient/Sparcraft during the America’s Cup.

Prior roles of Michael

For the past 25 years, Michael has represented new build and service yards, including Palmer Johnson, Intermarine, and Rybovich. He has worked with the brokerage community, dealt with yacht owners and managers, and participated in marketing events and sales efforts.

He provides tremendous value to his clients in knowing what the costs are in building or maintaining a vessel. Michael will be attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show and looks forward to meeting them there.

Download PDF version Download PDF version

In case you missed it

Kongsberg expands US Navy access with Sonatech acquisition
Kongsberg expands US Navy access with Sonatech acquisition

Global technology pioneer - Kongsberg Discovery announced on June 17, 2025, the signing of an agreement to acquire Sonatech, a prominent expert in the field of underwater acoustics...

ERMA FIRST delivering ballast water management and decarbonisation
ERMA FIRST delivering ballast water management and decarbonisation

Ballast Water Management Systems (BWMS) prevent the spread of invasive aquatic species, which pose significant ecological, economic, and health threats. The systems treat and purif...

AI innovation in ship design by KR & Hyundai Samho
AI innovation in ship design by KR & Hyundai Samho

KR (Korean Register) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Samho on June 11 to jointly develop AI-based solutions for innovation in ship design and analysis....

vfd